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Jim Eschmann and Rick Griffin grabbed lunch before heading out on the course.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • May 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Payton's Golf Outing
Co-Chairs Alex Miller and Chris Voelker
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • May 13, 2011
Paws on the Catwalk
Tyniah Atkins, Latavia Dailey, Tory James and Christian Hannon from Booker Elementary wait for the start of the 3rd grade section of the Sarasota Kiwanis Club's Spelling Bee Friday, May 13 at the Boys and Girls Club.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • May 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Kiwanis Club Spelling Bee
Co-Chairs Emily Tack and Emily Stroud
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • May 12, 2011
Wine, Women and Shoes Kick-Off Party
Skip Kister, honored guest Betty Shilalie and U.S. Navy Lt. Commander Raul Rojas
  • By Loren Mayo
  • May 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: USS Sarasota Reunion Dinner
Kindergartners gave a Flamenco performance during the school's Latin Cultural Fair.
  • By Loren Mayo
  • May 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Bay Haven Latin Cultural Fair
Daniel Valderrama gives Kierra Henderson and Nassim Ghaffari a lesson on proper utensil placement.
  • By Loren Mayo
  • May 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Gocio Elementary Career Day
Mae Cavazos, the pastry chef at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, helped Gocio Elementary students decorate cupcakes.
  • By Loren Mayo
  • May 12, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Hello, cupcake!
Sammi Jo Gaeta grabbed a dodge ball to throw.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • May 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Spirit Day
County Commissioners Christine Robinson and Carolyn Mason smile and laugh as they surrounded a teary Norman Schimmel after he was surprised during the 2011 National Tourism Week Awards ceremony and given the “Voice of Tourism” Award.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • May 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 2011 National Tourism Week Awards
"I have a feminine and eclectic look. I change my style based on my mood." - Montana Ross
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • May 11, 2011
Guest Fashion Editor - Montana Ross
Josh Fields, Macayla Rutherford and Brandon Viera pose in the dugout Monday, May 9 out at Twin Lakes Park.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • May 9, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Observer coach pitch team's final game
Jennifer, Kaia, Fred and Sophie Yturralde
  • By Loren Mayo
  • May 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Gardens Mother's Day Brunch
Local Sarasota group Passerine brought its unique sound to the Gator Creek festival.
  • By Michael Eng
  • May 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Gator Creek Bluegrass Festival
Teams were given a short course on rowing techniques before the start of each race.
  • By Michael Eng
  • May 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Dragon Boat Festival 2011
Wayne and Debbie Seitl, Kim Githler, Paul Bowman and Karin Gustafson
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • May 7, 2011
'Element Au: Celebrating 20 Years of Going for the Gold'
Camila and Cathlin Pohlmann with Lilly and Rosie
  • By Loren Mayo
  • May 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Wiener Dog Derby
Cristina Chirinos and Zelideh Loredo are excited to walk through the finish line.
  • By Loren Mayo
  • May 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: March of Dimes
Managing Director Michelle Bianchi Pingel, owner of Patrick's 1481 Jim "Sully" Sullivan and Artistic Director Jeffery Kin
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • May 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Patrick's 1481 teams up with Players Theatre
Commodore Bob Baime congratulates Dave Hillmyer for coming in 1st in the spinnaker division Saturday, May 7 in the Sarasota Bay Cup at Bird Key Yacht Club.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • May 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC Bay Cup Awards
Alicia Collins and Jes Santaularia were proud to be originally from Louisville, KY on Saturday, May 7 at the Kentucky Derby party at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • May 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Kentucky Derby Party
Caught up in the tornado, Brianna McVaugh, acting as Miss Almira Gulch, rides her bicycle across the stage.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • May 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Wizard of Oz
The walk started around 5:30 p.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • May 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Walk for Wishes
Midgeann Schotsch, Jennifer Sabin and Stephanie Broche, three of the six owners of Five Points Collective, pose together Friday, May 6 during the Wine, Cheese and Beads event at Five Points Collective.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • May 6, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Wine, Cheese and Beads at Five Points Collective
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
Jim Eschmann and Rick Griffin grabbed lunch before heading out on the course.
  • May 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Payton's Golf Outing
2
Co-Chairs Alex Miller and Chris Voelker
  • May 13, 2011
Paws on the Catwalk
3
Tyniah Atkins, Latavia Dailey, Tory James and Christian Hannon from Booker Elementary wait for the start of the 3rd grade section of the Sarasota Kiwanis Club's Spelling Bee Friday, May 13 at the Boys and Girls Club.
  • May 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Kiwanis Club Spelling Bee
4
Co-Chairs Emily Tack and Emily Stroud
  • May 12, 2011
Wine, Women and Shoes Kick-Off Party
5
Skip Kister, honored guest Betty Shilalie and U.S. Navy Lt. Commander Raul Rojas
  • May 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: USS Sarasota Reunion Dinner

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